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  • Page 1 Cirris CH2 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents THE CH2 TESTER ........................1 ................................1 NTRODUCTION ..................................1 ARTS ............................2 CANNER ARTS GENERAL INFORMATION ....................... 3 ................................3 AINTENANCE ................................4 ESTER YMBOLS ............................4 ONDITIONS FOR PERATION HELP ............................5 ........................5 CCESSING THE...
  • Page 3 CUSTOM INSTRUCTIONS ...................... 39 ................................39 NTRODUCTION ..............................40 ATEGORY VERVIEW ............................... 41 ATEGORY ESCRIPTIONS EXTERNAL INSTRUMENTS ....................43 ........................44 EQUIRED ARTS FOR EASURING EVICES ..........................44 TTACHING XTERNAL NSTRUMENTS ..................................45 ENERGIZATION BOX ......................50 ................................50 NTRODUCTION ............................

  • Page 4: The Ch2 Tester

    Use this guide to install Cirris Easy-Wire™ software, setup the CH2 tester, connect the CH2 tester to a network, get an overview of the test system, and set up CH2 expandability features. If you need assistance at any time, call your Cirris Customer Support representative. In the U.S.A.

  • Page 5: Add-On Scanner Parts List

    You may want to add these optional accessories You can purchase the listed accessories at computer and office supply stores. Each accessory is easy to integrate with your computer and CH2 test system to fit your requirements.  Sheet Printer ...

  • Page 6: General Information

    Cirris support personnel, you may need to send the affected module or the entire tester back to Cirris for repair. If needed during the repair period, a loaner tester can be sent to you. You should not attempt to service any circuit board at the component level. All component-level service should be performed by Cirris technicians.

  • Page 7: Tester Symbols

    Conditions for Operation Your CH2 Tester is intended to be used indoors at a temperature of 50 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 40 degrees Celsius). Best performance can be obtained at a relative humidity less than 70%. Insulation Resistance Measurements will degrade at over 70% relative humidity.

  • Page 8: Help

    HELP Accessing the Online Manual/Help System In addition to this user manual, the complete Easy-Wire manual is available in the Easy-Wire help system. Sections of the online manual may be printed if desired. 1. In the Easy-Wire software, click the Help button at the bottom of any window.
  • Page 9 Click Contents to view the Easy-Wire manual by chapter. • Click Search to find information using key words. • Click Contact to view the contact information for Cirris. • Click Website to view the Cirris website if you have an internet connection. Help 6...

  • Page 10: Software Installation Guide

    There may be driver conflicts between your tester and Windows. We therefore advise you to install the software before attaching the tester. 1. Install Cirris Server Software on the server by downloading Cirris Server Software from cirrris.com and following the installation steps as they appear on screen. This will allow networking on all Easy-Wire stations.

  • Page 11: Starting The Software

    3. The main menu will display. If you have updated an existing installation, the software should allow you to access your previous data. Updating the Server Configuration Share the Cirris folder with those who have read/write permissions. Default folder location: C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Cirris. (1100) Easy-Wire PC Control for Benchtop Testers If you purchased your 1100 tester with Easy-Wire software, your tester will already be enabled to interface with your PC.

  • Page 12: Setting Up The Tester

    Spaced apart: The units can be spaced apart to allow for a shorter interface cable to the device-under- test. For this type of configuration you must order custom box-to-box cables from Cirris. The maximum total length of a box-to-box cable is 200 ft (60m).

  • Page 13: Electrical Assembly

    Digital I/O connector Note: CH2 testers made after March of 2007, have HV interlock capability. An interlock helps protect operators from high voltage during the high voltage test. For more information on interlocks, search the word “interlock” in the Easy-Wire help system.
  • Page 14 The power supply auto adjusts to line voltages of either 120 VAC 60 hertz or 240 VAC 50 hertz. For optimum measurement accuracy, the CH2 must have a consistent earth ground to the entire system. Make sure to use a grounded (3-prong) outlet or plug strip.

  • Page 15: Checking The System

    Enter the station name or server name (the station name will be used on reports generated by this station). Select Easy-Wire CH2 as tester that will be attached to this station. Important! Make sure you select the correct tester. If you...
  • Page 16 If the status indicator says error, the tester has a problem. See “Troubleshooting a Red Status Indicator” on the next page. For other unresolved problems, see “Startup and Verify” in the help system, or call Cirris Technical Support at 1-800-441-9910. Checking the System 13...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting A Red Status Indicator

    2. Verify that the USB cable is connected between the computer and the Base Scanner. USB Cable 3. Reboot the tester. If the problem persists, write down the error messages that appear after launching the software, and call Cirris for assistance. Checking the System 14...

  • Page 18: Checking The Sound

    Checking the Sound The Easy-Wire software relies on sound prompts to provide test feedback to the operator. 1. In the Easy-Wire main menu, click the green status indicator. You should hear two trumpet sounds coming from the tester. 2. If you hear the sounds, skip to “...
  • Page 19 Verify that the speakers are on and that the volume is turned up. • Verify that the volume on your PC is turned up (the PC volume control can be found on your Windows task bar). If the sound problem persists, call Cirris for assistance. Checking the System 16...

  • Page 20: Connecting To A Network

    Cirris sales representative. B. Connecting new CH2 testers to an existing network database server This network can include the Easy-Touch, CR, CH2, and CH+ testers all using the same network database server with Cirris Server Software installed. C. Changing existing stand-alone testers to a network installation If you want to save existing test data, you can select one tester as the source for the network database server.

  • Page 21: Attaching A Station To The Network Database Server

    You must complete the following procedure on each computer station (not on the network database server). Before performing this process you should have previously installed the Cirris software on each station and on the Network Database Server. 1. On your PC, click the Windows Start button.
  • Page 22 4. Browse to the database.ini file on the server and click Open. The default server location is at: C:\Documents and Settings\ Users\Documents\Cirris\Common\ database.ini. The "Convert Stand Alone Station to Network Station" window will open. Note: The test programs from other stand-alone stations must be exported, and afterwards imported at any station connected to the network database.
  • Page 23 8. Make sure any converted test programs are displayed in the main menu and that existing programs on the Easy-Wire server are displayed. 9. Verify that everything is working by completing the “Checking the System” section on page 9. Completing a Network Install 20...

  • Page 24: Adding Or Removing Scanner Modules

    2. Remove the four screws (two on each side) from the chassis. Lift the chassis top straight up and off the unit. Screws Base box Pictured here are the parts of the CH2 Power assembly system. There is a Base Box Assembly supply only in the Base Unit.
  • Page 25 4. Unplug all of the connectors from the Node/Scanner assembly. 5. Remove the Node/Scanner assembly. Set this assembly so the Node Module is facing down. Node module Separating Scanner Modules Terminator 1. Remove the Terminator from the last scanner in the assembly. General Information 22...
  • Page 26 2. While holding the scanner to be removed with one hand, press the retaining latch INWARD. Retaining latch 3. Insert a flat blade screw driver in the slot next to the retaining latch. Twist the screw driver to slightly separate the scanner.
  • Page 27 5. Lift the assembly straight up to remove it. Adding a Scanner 1. Align each tab on a Scanner Module with the corresponding slots in the previous module. Slot Terminator 2. Press the two assemblies together until the retaining catches lock. 3.
  • Page 28 Reassembling the Unit 1. Align the Scanner/Node assembly with the mounting pins in the chassis. 2. Attach all of the power cables to each of the modules 3. Make sure the TERMINATOR is in place on the last scanner in the stack. 4.

  • Page 29: Traditional Fixturing

    Cirris sales representative. Optional: Bi-color LEDs for guided assembly. You can either purchase discrete LEDs from a distributor or a strip of ten LEDs mounted on card stock from Cirris. Ask for p/n ELED-01. Connector Saver Sacrificial CH2 Connector Savers protect the pins in the CH2 tester from wear and damage.

  • Page 30: Building Fixturing For Fast Attach

    When to build fixtures Best practice is to build the mating fixture connecting the device-under-test (DUT) to the tester before creating the Test Program used for the test setup. Why? If you use Defined Connectors you can create connector and pin documentation by probing the pins of the fixture’s connectors while the fixture is attached to the tester, greatly speeding up test creation.
  • Page 31 Requirements for using Fast Attach Fixture connectors that mate to the device-under-test must be wired in the same relative pattern to the system pins of the tester’s scanner connectors. What makes Fast Attach Connector Types different than the others? A Fast Attach Connector Type requires one more step in its construction, which is to set a wiring pattern describing the relative position of its pins to the pins on the scanner connectors of the tester.

  • Page 32: Four-Wire Fixturing

    Two-wire Test Four-wire Test • • Two-wire testing measures resistance at Four-wire testing measures resistance at the face of the CH2. the point where the 4-wire pairs come • together. Adds test lead resistance (R ) to Lead •...
  • Page 33 In order to fixture four-wire to the CH2, the two wires in each 4-Wire Pair must connect to two different kinds of test points called Visible and Hidden. Each Visible point has one specific Hidden mate and the two must go together.
  • Page 34 Mapping the Visible points to Hidden mates From any visible point, the next vertical point is its hidden pin mate. Now that you have built your fixturing, you are ready to Define Four Wire Connectors in the Easy-Wire software. Refer to the online manual/help system for more information on setting up a four-wire test program.

  • Page 35: Xhv Power Supply

    This section is a step by step guide on how to build a safety interlock and how to set up and use the xHV power supply. Before you Begin The CH2 tester should be set up and working before you set up the xHV Power Supply (see “Setting up the Tester” on page 7 for more information). Parts List In addition to what you received with the CH2 tester, check that you received the following: ...

  • Page 36: Building An Hv Interlock

    On the rear panel of your xHV Power Supply is a connector called, “Safety Switches.” This connector must be used to wire Interlock Safety switches and an Emergency Shutoff switch to the xHV Power Supply. The switches provided by Cirris are identified as Interlock Safety 1, Interlock Safety 2, and Emergency Shutoff (E-Stop).
  • Page 37 If you are not using Cirris safety switches, assure that your safety switch has normally open contacts. When the operator wants to prevent hipot, the switch contacts must be open. To allow hipot, the switch contacts must be closed.

  • Page 38: Set Up

    Set Up In order to use the xHV Power Supply, the PC running your CH2 tester must have 2 USB ports. The xHV Power Supply requires the current version of the Easy-Wire software (version 2009.2.0 or higher) and a driver (see below). Prepare all cords to be assembled.
  • Page 39 Electrical Assembly – Part 2 The CH2 Base unit must be grounded to the xHV Supply. Check to see if there is a ground lug with a male Faston on the back of your CH2 Base unit next to the power switch.
  • Page 40 xHV Power Supply 37...

  • Page 41: High Voltage Test Parameters

    “External Supply” is available in the “Options” section. If “External Supply” is unavailable, go through the set up steps again to correct errors that may have occurred. If needed, call Cirris for assistance at 1-800-441-9910. Setting the HV Test Parameters for the xHV Power Supply: To run the xHV Power Supply, the “External Supply”...

  • Page 42: Custom Instructions

    The version of your Easy-Wire software is found in the Easy-Wire Main Menu. If you have a newer version of Easy-Wire, call your Cirris sales representative to get your license file. If you do not have a newer version of go to www.cirris.com.

  • Page 43: Category Overview

    Custom Instructions are grouped by categories. For example, all instructions for one type of external instrument are grouped under one category. Two Custom Instruction Categories come with the Easy-Wire software, “Common” and “Cirris CH2.” Additional categories are added to the list when you purchase a license file.

  • Page 44: Category Descriptions

    Category Descriptions The following information describes the custom instructions for each category. The “Common” Category The custom instructions for this category are “Comment Response” and “User Information.”  Comment Response This instruction allows you to enter a question that will display during a test in the order it appears in the test sequence (you can drag and drop to move the instruction up or down in the sequence).
  • Page 45 Source Voltage and Source Current used in the test. Verification and Zero Ohm  These instructions are found in the CH2 Performance Verification Manual; refer to that manual for more information. Custom Instructions 42...

  • Page 46: External Instruments

    Various devices can measure complex components in your test and provide greater accuracy. Power supplies allow you to power components in your test. You can purchase external instruments from their manufacturer or through Cirris. If you have an external instrument that is not supported, call Cirris for assistance at 1-800-441-9910.

  • Page 47: Required Parts For Measuring Devices

    RS-232 Serial cable instead of a GPIB Converter, which is a less expensive option. However, for maximum capability, Cirris recommends using a GPIB Converter. GPIB Interface Converters can be purchased from National Instruments (ni.com). RS-232 Serial Cables can be purchased from any computer supply company.

  • Page 48: Set Up

    Set Up The following steps illustrate how to attach an external instrument to a CH2 tester and how to the instrument works in the Easy-Wire software. If your CH2 tester is not set up already, see page 7. Note: Measurement devices vary in appearance and are set up differently than EBox related Power Supplies.
  • Page 49 Library, and click Add Selected Connector Type. Note: if you do not see the External Instrument-16 adapter you will need to contact your Cirris sales representative to send you the connector file to import. 3. Select the “External Instrument-16” connector from the list, and click Edit.
  • Page 50 5. Open the “Attach Connectors” tab, select “External Instrument-16” from the list and click Attach Selected without using Probe. 6. In the dialog box, enter the system point numbers, where your External Instrument Interface cable is attached, from lowest to highest.
  • Page 51 9. Select the name of your external instrument as the “Custom Instruction Category.” 10. Select either Attach 2 Wire or Attach 4 Wire as your first instruction. Note: The first instruction you select must be an attach instruction or the other instructions will not work.
  • Page 52 12. In the “Define Instructions” tab, ensure that “Custom” is selected and click Add Instruction. 13. Ensure that your instrument is selected and in the “Custom Instruction Category” drop down box, select the measurement instruction you want. 14. Select the connector and Pin numbers that your instrument will measure.

  • Page 53: Energization Box

    EBox units. Selecting a Power Supply The CH2 EBox provides 160 points of power and can be upgraded with additional 160 point modules to a maximum of 800 points per EBox. The EBox accommodates a wide variety of external power requirements using either a fixed or variable power supply.

  • Page 54: Required Parts

    3 lengths: ½ meter, additional power supply 1 meter, and 2 meters. Set Up EBox 1. Put the CH2 EBox on top of the CH2 Base, ensuring that each side is aligned. CH2 base 2. Attach the CH2 Base to the CH2 EBox using the box-to-box cable.
  • Page 55 3. On the back of the EBox, plug the power cable into the power connector and plug the other end into Power connector a grounded outlet. 4. For a fixed power supply, plug your Energization voltage fixed voltage power supply into the socket Energization Voltage socket on the back of the EBox, power on the EBox,...

  • Page 56: Ebox Instructions

    EBox Instructions Relay energization is accomplished by attaching test points on the CH2 base to energization points on the EBox using instructions. The EBox Instructions include: Actuate and Energize. Energization points are selected in a test program using the “Actuate” instruction in the Easy- Wire software.
  • Page 57 Energize Instruction The Energization instruction controls a switch inside the EBox, which connects the energization supply to the energization switch point matrix. Use the Activate commands to connect the E-points of the device to be powered, and then turn on the power using the Energize “On”...
  • Page 58 Setting Up the Test 1. When you set up a test to use the EBox, in the “Set Test Defaults” tab, change the Test Method to Energize Test. 2. If you are using a fixed power supply, skip to step 8. If you are using one or more variable power supplies, continue to steps 3-8.
  • Page 59 6. Select the Cable you attached from your Power Supply to your PC. If necessary, edit the parameters to match your Power Supply and click OK. 7. The “Custom Instruction” window will be open on your screen, click OK. Verify that the custom instruction has been added to the “Define Instructions”...

  • Page 60: Energization Box Performance Verification

    You will be instructed to connect these resistors to the EBox during the test. Cirris recommends using power resistors from the TMC series by Huntington Electric Inc. from digikey.com.
  • Page 61 To run the EBox Performance Check test: 1. In the Easy-Wire main menu, click Utilities. 2. Click Import. 3. Click Import Text File. 4. Import the CH2EBoxPerformanceCheck.TXT text file into your Easy-Wire software. 5. In the Easy-Wire main menu, select the EBox Performance Check test and click Test.
  • Page 62 4. Attach the resistor that has an Ohm value equivalent to the power supply voltage divided by 2 and click OK. If the test passes, your EBox is working correctly. If the test fails, call Cirris at 1-800-441-9910 for assistance. Energization Box 59...

  • Page 63: Warranty

    CR / CH+ / CH2 Analyzer. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF SALES OF THE CR / CH+ / CH2 ANALYZER,...
  • Page 64 Cirris CH2 User Manual Version 2018.3.0 © 2017 Cirris Systems Corporation 401 North 5600 West Salt Lake City, UT 84116 www.cirris.com...

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